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Cybersecurity
As generative AI tools grow more powerful, so do the tactics available to hackers and scammers. From deepfakes mimicking CEOs to AI-generated phishing emails and fake receipts, the landscape of digital threats is evolving fast — and OpenAI knows it. In its first-ever cybersecurity investment, OpenAI’s startup fund has co-led
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Runway, the generative AI startup behind some of the most advanced media creation tools in the industry, has closed a $308 million Series D funding round, pushing its total funding to $536.5 million. The round was led by General Atlantic, with support from major players like Fidelity Management &
Finance
Plaid, the fintech infrastructure company that powers connectivity between consumer bank accounts and financial apps, has confirmed it raised approximately $575 million through a common stock sale at a $6.1 billion post-money valuation. The deal, led by Franklin Templeton and joined by heavyweights including Fidelity, BlackRock, NEA, and Ribbit
Decentralization
The open social web, known as the fediverse — a decentralized ecosystem of apps like Mastodon, Threads by Meta, and Pixelfed — is taking a big step forward in strengthening its digital defenses. On Wednesday, the Nivenly Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to governance in open source, announced a new security fund aimed
Funding
OpenAI just made history. On Monday, the company announced it had closed a staggering $40 billion funding round—one of the largest private raises ever—pushing its post-money valuation to an eye-popping $300 billion. According to a blog post on OpenAI’s website, the round was led by SoftBank, with
Biotechnology
Isomorphic Labs, the artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery startup spun out of DeepMind, has secured $600 million in its first-ever external funding round. The financing, led by Thrive Capital with participation from Alphabet and its venture arm GV, marks a significant milestone for the Alphabet-owned company as it scales its efforts
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpusClip, a generative AI startup transforming how creators edit short-form video, has raised $20 million in fresh funding. The round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2, marking a strong vote of confidence in the company’s AI-first approach to content creation. Founded in 2022 and based in San
Manufacturing
Apple has announced an unprecedented $500 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four years, underscoring its commitment to American innovation. This massive initiative includes creating 20,000 jobs, establishing a state-of-the-art AI server manufacturing facility in Houston, expanding R&D efforts, and doubling the company’s
Semiconductors
EnCharge AI, a California-based startup specializing in energy-efficient AI chips, has raised $100 million in a Series B funding round. The investment, led by Tiger Global, aims to accelerate the development and commercialization of its cutting-edge in-memory computing technology. A Leap in AI Efficiency Founded in 2022, EnCharge AI has
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Saudi Arabia's ambitious Neom project has taken another major step toward becoming a global tech and innovation hub. The futuristic city has signed a $5 billion deal with DataVolt, a Saudi-based data center operator, to build a massive artificial intelligence data center within its Oxagon industrial zone. This
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
OpenAI is making bold moves in Asia, securing major deals with tech giants in South Korea and Japan as it aims to strengthen its presence in the region. This expansion comes on the heels of Chinese AI company DeepSeek making waves in the generative AI space, signaling increased global competition.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Reid Hoffman, the billionaire entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding LinkedIn, is now setting his sights on a new frontier: using artificial intelligence to fight cancer. His latest venture, Manas AI, aims to accelerate drug discovery and improve cancer treatments by merging cutting-edge AI with advanced biomedical research. A